The best value family days out in Devon and Cornwall have been revealed.

Car franchise dealership Inchcape analysed the costs associated with tourist attractions around the UK, to help families find the most cost-effective days out, near home and on staycations.

Its guide lists a visit to Kynance Cove in Cornwall as the most cost-effective day out in the South West, with other beaches in Devon and Cornwall - including Porthcurno, Fistral and Bigbury-on-Sea - also making the list.

A number of farm parks and animal sanctuaries - like Devon's The Big Sheep in Abbotsham and Exmoor Zoo, and Cornwall's Monkey Sanctuary at Looe - made the list.

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Other attractions listed include the Hidden Valley Discovery Park in Launceston, Cornwall and Castle Drogo in Devon.

Inchcape said: "The cost of family days out can be staggering, especially when you’ve got two or more children in tow. "As lucky as we are to get so much quality time with our kids in the summer months, keeping them entertained during the school holidays can be a hefty cost.

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"In 2016, American Express reported that summer holidays cost the average British family £640 – and that’s only accounting the cost of activities and treats.

"We’ve analysed the costs associated with tourist attractions around the UK, to help families find the most cost-effective days out, near home and on staycations.

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"This guide includes all major theme parks, zoos, National Trust houses and castles as well as any associated entry or parking costs at the most popular beaches around the country. Explore our interactive map below to find out more."

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